Two Sides of the Story


“There’s two sides to every story.” So I decide to sell my old iPhone on eBay. I put it up for auction and this guy wins. I wipe it clean, charge it up, meticulously pack it with the original manual and ear buds into its original box, then pack that box into a larger box […]


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Training People —Part 2


Yesterday we talked about training people on what to expect from us. Part 2 is how we train ourselves on how to act or behave in certain situations and/or with certain people. Are there people and places that you know going in that you are going to be expected to talk about [blank]? Are there people […]


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Hello? Hello?!


This past week, I noticed a new communication exchange that I say frequently and hear often from others. It’s when you are talking on your cell, stop suddenly, and say, “Are you still there?” Provided the call is still connected, the other person typically responds with, “Yeah, I’m here.” And then you proceed on. This […]


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Soul Speak


Ed Laymance has been a good friend of mine since 1983, but in the past 10 years, he has become a close confidant and invaluable counselor. He has been a great help to my wife and I. Ed has his doctorate in education. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 35 years […]


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How to Have a Happy Marriage—Part II


This blog is published weekly in Live Bold e-zine by the founder/editor Greg Arnold. He changed last week’s title to How to Have a Happy Marriage. The article really seemed to hit a nerve with you guys. The response and social media ripples were big. So why not scratch the itch, as they say? Let’s start […]


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